Galax High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Galax, Virginia 24333 · Galax City Public Schools
#216 of 317 high schools in Virginia
#4036 of 16,910 nationally
About Galax High
Galax High is a public high located in Galax, in the Galax City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 432 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 67.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 216th of 317 ranked high schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (94th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 432.
There are 6 schools in Galax; Galax High ranks 5th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)87%
- Reading proficiency (30%)82%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)88.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Galax High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Galax High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Galax Middle
Galax · Public middle · Grades 6–8
335 students · 129 m away
Galax Elementary
Galax · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
667 students · 437 m away
Gladeville Elementary
Galax · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
259 students · 6.4 km away
Oakland Elementary
Galax · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
196 students · 7.8 km away
Fairview Elementary
Galax · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
146 students · 7.9 km away
Fries Elementary
Fries · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
231 students · 8.0 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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434 students
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422 students
George Wythe High
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421 students
Eastside High
Coeburn · Public high · Grades 9–12
418 students
Luray High
Luray · Public high · Grades 9–12
452 students
Fort Chiswell High
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Frequently asked questions
Is Galax High a good school?
Galax High has a Success Index (US) of 67.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #216 of 317 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Galax High rank in Virginia?
Galax High ranks #216 of 317 high schools in Virginia and #4036 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Galax High?
Galax High had 432 students in 2025.
Is Galax High a elementary school or a high school?
Galax High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Galax High?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Galax High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.